Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and compassionate Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team working in our forensic low secure inpatient services based at the Redwoods Hospital in Shrewsbury.
We are seeking applications from first level registered Adult nurses who have successfully completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and will ideally be able to demonstrate knowledge of working in a mental health setting.
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you be working with service users with a range of complex physical and mental health needs. You will be part of a Multidisciplinary team providing care to service users on Willow ward (Low secure male mental health rehabilitation ward). As an ACP you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and senior clinical leads and other ACP's in the development of Advanced clinical practice across the service and in the delivery of high standards of safe and quality care
The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner, utilising advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in relation to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of physical health and mental health conditions.
This exciting opportunity supports working within the four pillars of advanced practice: - education, clinical practice, leadership and research.
Main duties of the job
Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master's level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will therefore be required to embody the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. This will include the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes.
Advanced nurse practitioners are highly experienced and educated members of the care team who can diagnose and treat conditions and refer onwards to appropriate specialists if needed.
As such the ACP will be expected to:
Hold an appropriate Masters level award with appropriate modules in Advanced Health Assessment and in Non-Medical Prescribing
Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, in line with core professional competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, including full participation in appraisal and supervision, and acting as role model for self-development.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for the role in the additional documents.
In summary, these are the things that you will have:
Hold an appropriate Masters level award with appropriate modules in Advanced Health Assessment and in Non-Medical Prescribing
Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, in line with core professional competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, including full participation in appraisal and supervision, and acting as role model for self-development
Provide autonomous clinical assessment and treatment, demonstrating clinical expertise at an advanced level, in both physical and mental health/LD for patients within the forensic mental health/LD setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for the role in the additional documents.
In summary, these are the things that you will have:
Hold an appropriate Masters level award with appropriate modules in Advanced Health Assessment and in Non-Medical Prescribing
Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, in line with core professional competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, including full participation in appraisal and supervision, and acting as role model for self-development
Provide autonomous clinical assessment and treatment, demonstrating clinical expertise at an advanced level, in both physical and mental health/LD for patients within the forensic mental health/LD setting.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Professional regulated core qualification with the NMC/ HCPC
- Post graduate qualification in NMP and Advanced Health Assessment
- Relevant Master level qualification
Desirable
- Qualifications in Project Management and/or Quality improvement
- Mental health/LD post graduate qualification
- Clinical Supervision qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a management/clinical/practitioner leadership role within mental health/LD setting
- High level of clinical expertise in working with people's mental health/LD
- Extensive experience of working in mental health/LD services and
- Experience in teaching/ clinically supervising junior staff
- Experience of leading/managing a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of leading on a series of audits, action plans and projects simultaneously
Desirable
- Experience of working in a forensic health or prison setting
- Experience of service development and transformation
- Experience of working in a physical health setting
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, and forensic mental health/LD services
- Ability to involve service users in co-creation and coproduction
- Knowledge of evidenced based interventions when working with service users for a variety of presentations.
- Knowledge and good understanding of current trends and legislation impacting on services provided to those in the forensic mental health/LD setting
- Knowledge of evidenced based interventions when working with service users for a variety of presentations.
- Knowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, and forensic mental health/LD services
Desirable
- Post graduate psychotherapy Evidenced base practice skills
- Knowledge of change theory
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Professional regulated core qualification with the NMC/ HCPC
- Post graduate qualification in NMP and Advanced Health Assessment
- Relevant Master level qualification
Desirable
- Qualifications in Project Management and/or Quality improvement
- Mental health/LD post graduate qualification
- Clinical Supervision qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a management/clinical/practitioner leadership role within mental health/LD setting
- High level of clinical expertise in working with people's mental health/LD
- Extensive experience of working in mental health/LD services and
- Experience in teaching/ clinically supervising junior staff
- Experience of leading/managing a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of leading on a series of audits, action plans and projects simultaneously
Desirable
- Experience of working in a forensic health or prison setting
- Experience of service development and transformation
- Experience of working in a physical health setting
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, and forensic mental health/LD services
- Ability to involve service users in co-creation and coproduction
- Knowledge of evidenced based interventions when working with service users for a variety of presentations.
- Knowledge and good understanding of current trends and legislation impacting on services provided to those in the forensic mental health/LD setting
- Knowledge of evidenced based interventions when working with service users for a variety of presentations.
- Knowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, and forensic mental health/LD services
Desirable
- Post graduate psychotherapy Evidenced base practice skills
- Knowledge of change theory
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
